“One of our long time actors, Brian Files, has written an outrageous script that highlights the days of radio back in the 1950s,” explained Dan Marois, who with his wife, Denise, have operated Mystery for Hire for 20 years. “Audience members become part of a live radio show and they are encouraged to wear their […]
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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to open on South Portland stage Jan. 22
MAD HORSE THEATRE COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE’S KIMBERLY AKIMBO SOUTH PORTLAND — Mad Horse Theatre Company gives theater-goers a reason to bundle up and leave the house on a cold winter’s night—a heartwarming production of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Kimberly Akimbo.” Set in the wilds of suburban New Jersey, “Kimberly Akimbo” is a […]
Second annual Lake Region’s ‘Got Talent’ show to open in Bridgton Jan. 11
BRIDGTON — The 2nd annual Lake Region’s show features contestants eager to showcase their abilities on the stage at the Magic Lantern. Following a series of auditions, some amazing acts from around the region were chosen to move on to the quarter finals. Selected participants, including solo performing artists, a magician, band, and dance troupe, […]
Auburn theater to open auditions for ‘9 to 5, the Musical’ Jan. 4
AUBURN — Auditions for Community Little Theatre’s third production of its 75th season, “9 to 5, the Musical” written by Dolly Parton (book by Patricia Resnick), will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, and at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. Auditions will be held at CLT’s home at Great Falls Performing Arts Center, […]
‘Wonderful Life’ radio play in Rumford Dec. 19
RUMFORD — Bedford Falls comes to Rumford Falls when 49 Franklin and Paper Moon Players present “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry, and original music and musical arrangements by Kevin Connors. This dramatic musical will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20; and a matinee […]
‘Holiday Cheers’ opens on Farmington stage Dec. 20
This holiday special will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in Alumni Theatre on the UMF campus. Proceeds will benefit the Farmington Public Library. Co-directors Karen West and Robin Lisherness will play a couple who try to find the true meaning of the holidays by watching […]
‘Grey Gardens’ to open on Monmouth stage Jan. 31
Meet Edith “Big Edie” Bouvier Beale and her daughter, Edith “Little Edie” Beale – once the highest of high society, who became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses, living in a dilapidated 28-room mansion with 51 cats, cobwebs and virtually no plumbing. Set in two eras – 1941, when the celebrated estate was the picture of […]
Musical drama ‘Pulling Santa’s Sleigh’ to open on Monmouth stage Dec. 12
MONMOUTH — The musical drama production of “Pulling Santa’s Sleigh,” sponsored by the United Church of Monmouth, will take place at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, at Cumston Hall. Thirty-three youth from the Monmouth area make up the cast of the show which is directed by Nancy Ludewig with accompaniment by […]
“A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” to open in Bath on Dec. 18
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center will turn the holiday spotlight on family entertainment with the theater production of “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol.” The cast of 10 adults and 20 kids from the local area will perform on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m, and Sunday, Dec. […]
Auditions for ‘Leading Ladies’ to open in Hallowell on Dec. 28
HALLOWELL — The Gaslight will hold uditions for its first show of the season, Ken Ludwig’s “Leading Ladies.” The show is a slam-bang comedy that involves missing family, questionable clerics, young love and Shakespeare. The play centers on two down-on-their-luck English Shakespearean actors, Leo Clark and Jack Gable who are reduced to touring the back […]